Sam Jones - Using nature's colours
Explore eco printing on paper and fabric with textile artist Sam Jones |
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Sam is a mixed media artist living and working in Hampshire. She had the opportunity to study under the guidance of Jenny Dean and is currently exploring eco printing, natural dyes, indigo and earth pigments in order to make her own work more sustainable. In 2023 Sam set up a local dye garden, where she is growing and then processing a range of natural dyes including indigo.
This workshop is designed as an introduction to eco printing where you use plant material combined with mordants to create images on both paper and fabric.
Sam will introduce you too two different approaches to creating leaf bundles and using the natural dye logwood in conjunction with mordants. You will produce a variety of samples which could be used in larger works or kept as reference samples for future experimentation:
- Mordants and mordanting fabric.
- Making leaf bundles -two approaches will be explored.
- Eco printing on paper.
- Eco printing on fabric.
- Eco printing larger pieces such as a silk scarf.
- Use of natural dyes such as logwood in conjunction with mordants.
- Oxidising prints to ensure clarity.
- Aftercare of papers and fabrics.
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On day two, if time allows, you will have the option to eco print a silk scarf. This is not included in the fee, you can bring your own or buy one from Sam.
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Date: 2025 tba
Time: The studio will be open from 9.00am and the workshop will start at 9.30am until approx. 5pm Cost: £tba this includes a £20 materials fee and refreshments and a seasonal vegetarian lunch A £tbadeposit will secure your place. Please note: Places are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis
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